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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.89 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.89 and 129.23 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.89 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.89 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.89 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 42,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,758.61/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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